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Avery County

Rough Ridge Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Grandfather

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United States
North Carolina
Avery County

Rough Ridge Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Grandfather

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Rough Ridge Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Grandfather

03:53

56.6km

990m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 5, 2025

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200 m in total

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View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

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The Yonahlossee Overlook is located at Milepost 303.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most frequented stop on the roadside in this area. The overlook, itself, …

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Rough Ridge Overlook

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At Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can find the Rough Ridge Overlook. There is a trail that offers even better views from a better vantage point, but …

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6.52 km

Pilot Ridge Overlook

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Pilot Ridge Overlook is at Milepost 301.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is heavily overgrown and only offers a window view of the valley floor through the trees.

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8.72 km

Green Mountain Overlook

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Green Mountain Overlook is situated at Milepost 300.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation of 4,134 feet. You can see the tops of some lower-lying mountains in the …

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15.0 km

Julian Price Camp & surroundings

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Situated on the Parkway, just 7km away from the city of Blowing Rock, is right place to take day off.
Newly built showers make all the difference when cycling all …

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20.3 km

Moses Cone Manor

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The Moses Cone Manor and Estate can be found within Moses H. Cone Memorial Park near Milepost 294 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can't bike on the trails or …

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21.4 km

Moses Cone Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views at Moses Cone Overlook (Milepost 293.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) are now mostly overgrown. Most people stop at the Manor House about a mile down the parkway (headed south) for views of the mountains surrounding Blowing Rock.

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56.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

27.2 km

868 m

661 m

341 m

Surfaces

54.3 km

1.41 km

864 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

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